Guernsey County Sheriff warns about potential propane issues

A propane gas shortage amid some of the coldest temperatures in years has prompted state and local officials to keep an watchful eye on vendors, some of which are accused of price gouging.

The issue has drawn the attention of the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office and Guernsey County Emergency Management Agency.

“We have been instructed by the State of Ohio if we receive reports of people having problems with their utilities to contact the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio at 1-800-686-7826,” said Sheriff Mike McCauley. “If we receive reports of price gouging or unfair business practices, we have been instructed to have those people contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-282-0515.”

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